Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Isn't She Lovely?


Happy Day! I'm really excited today for two reasons, all thanks to one person. #1 the lovely Helena of A Diary of Lovely gave me the Beautiful Blogger Award and #2 she is featuring me today on her blog as part of the My Stuff Series she has going on. I am so honored to be a part of her series and to receive the award. Thank you so much, Helena! You've made my week! :)

If you haven't yet already, you should definitely stop by and check out her blog. It's chock full of inspiration...fashion, decor, art, cooking, movies...and it's just so pretty! She truly is an amazing blogger and she also happens to be so sweet! Be sure to stop by and say hi.

Ok so onto the Beautiful Blogger Award. The rules are:


  • Thank the person who nominated you for the award.
  • Copy the award & place it on your blog.
  • Link to the person who nominated you for this award.
  • Tell us 7 interesting things about yourself.
  • Nominate 7 bloggers.
  • Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
Ok so 7 interesting things about me (not sure how interesting they are but it's all I've got:))...

1. It was my dream to be a fashion illustrator but I was persuaded to try the business route of fashion instead. My father didn't want me to live the life of a starving artist. To this day l cry whenever I see a beautiful illustration.



2. My other dream was to be a fashion stylist. Unfortunately this was back in the 80s and it seemed as if nobody knew what a fashion stylist was so I had no idea how to get started. I think it would be a different story today thanks to Rachel Zoe....


3. I am allergic to wool. It took many years and countless rashes along the way until i finally, tearfully admitted this to myself.


4. I have flat feet but that doesn't stop me from wearing these babies...


5. I hate the gym. I waste countless dollars every year on a gym membership and I hardly ever go.


6. I've only even BEEN with one person my entire life...

7. If I had to choose another city to live it, it would be Vancouver. My top 7 reasons: #1 - I love Canada, #2 - I love the water, #3 - I love the mountains, #4 - I love hockey and Canadians get that. #5 - I love the cultural diversity of the city #6 - I feel like I could live a healthier life. I envision J & I riding bikes or going on hikes on a regular basis. #7 - I love Canadians.


I wish I could give this to all of you but unfortunately rules are rules and I can only pass this onto 7 of you. It was a tough choice but I'm gonna go with some of my good ol girls from back in the day (blogspeak: i've known them for over 6 months) :)

Chic 'n Cheap Living
The Professional Bridesmaid
Honey My Heart
Anna and the Ring
The Thirty Something Bride
Pink Argyle
Holy Hanna...Wholly Krista

Be sure to check them all out. Each and every one of them rock in their own special way :)

Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Happy Canada Day!


I don't know if I've mentioned this before but I absolutely ADORE Canada & all things Canadian. Like really adore...like in I would really seriously live there if I could.

So to all my northern friends out there, i hope you all have a wonderful holiday! I'll be celebrating with you all in spirit.

From your wannabe Canadian friend :) xoxo

Image: found here

Monday, February 16, 2009

Happy Honeymooners!





We're so excited because today we booked our honeymoon! We were having a hard time deciding where to go so we're really relieved that we came up with a plan that we're both excited about. Originally we were considering going to Spain to visit Barcelona and Ibiza and/or Majorca but that would have required taking at least 2 weeks off from work and I wasn't sure that I could swing that. Then we considered the Caribbean or Cabo but those weren't really an option because it will be hurricane season. Needless to say we were both getting pretty frustrated. Luckily this morning Jen came up with the brilliant idea of taking a more local honeymoon right after the wedding and then taking another honeymoon around Thanksgiving when we will have more travel options and will have to take less time off of work. Leave it to us to have 2 honeymoons!

So we decided to go to Fairmont le Chateau Montebello for a few days of rest, relaxation and at a lot of spa time! This is a perfect choice for us because we LOVE Canada and we LOVE Fairmont hotels. And after that we will drive to Montreal, one of our favorite cities, for a few days of fun!


Part II of the honeymoon has yet to be planned so stay tuned!

Images: www.fairmont.com/montebello